A-10 Thunderbolt II

Pilots perform preflight checks in A-10 Thunderbolt IIs prior to take off at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 4, 2012. The A-10s belong to the 25th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Craig Cisek)

BB 13-01

An F-16 Fighting Falcon launches during a combat sortie for operational readiness exercise Beverly Bulldog 13-01 from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 6, 2012. The exercise tests Osan Airmen’s abilities during a heightened state of readiness while providing combat ready forces for close air support, air strike control, counter air, interdiction, theater airlift, and communications in the defense of the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Craig Cisek)

BB 13-01

An F-16 Fighting Falcon launches during a combat sortie for operational readiness exercise Beverly Bulldog 13-01 from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 6, 2012. The exercise tests Osan Airmen’s abilities during a heightened state of readiness while providing combat ready forces for close air support, air strike control, counter air, interdiction, theater airlift, and communications in the defense of the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Craig Cisek)

Air Power Day 2012

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 25th Fighter Squadron perform a flyby for Air Power Day 2012 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2012. Air Power Day 2012 represents an annual opportunity for the United States to showcase its military personnel and unique equipment to a global audience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Craig Cisek)

Air Power Day

A B-52 Stratofortress performs a flyby for Air Power Day 2012 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2012. Air Power Day 2012 represents an annual opportunity for the United States to showcase its military personnel and unique equipment to a global audience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Craig Cisek)

Air Power Day 2012

The Republic of Korea Air Force's premiere demonstration team, the Black Eagles, perform aerial demonstrations for Air Power Day 2012 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 20, 2012. Air Power Day 2012 represents an annual opportunity for the United States to showcase its military personnel and unique equipment to a global audience.The airshow highlights the relationship between the 51st Fighter Wing and the Republic of Korea through public demonstrations of military equipment and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Craig Cisek)